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THE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHEME (IGS) |
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This enables those students who have successfully obtained a recognized UK degree (with second class honors or above), Master's degree or PhD, to work without restriction in the UK for up to 12 months after completion of their studies. Entry clearance is mandatory for those seeking to stay in the UK under the International Graduate Scheme.
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| FRESH TALENTS INITIATIVE (FTI) |
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This scheme was launched in Scotland on 22 June 2005 and applies to overseas students who have been awarded a Higher National Diploma (HND), Undergraduate Degree, Master's Degree or PhD from a Scottish university. They also have to have lived in Scotland whilst studying.
Participants are granted up to two years, during which they can undertake any type of employment (paid or unpaid), self-employment or business in the UK. Entry clearance is mandatory for those seeking to stay in the UK under this scheme. At any time, under the Fresh Talents scheme, they can switch to a Work Permit, Highly Skilled Migrant Programme participant, Business person or Innovator without leaving the UK. If they do not switch into one of these categories, then they must leave the UK at the end of the two years. The plan fits into the framework of the Scottish government’s policy to halt population decline: Scotland’s population is predicted to fall below 5 million from today’s level of 5.50 million by 2009.
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If you have been offered a position of employment after graduation of your course, your employer will be required to obtain a work permit from Work Permits (UK), which is a part of the Home Office. Applicants normally have to be 25 years of age or above.
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